Imagine my surprise when I ventured into the Queens the other week with my friend from out of town. We saw what appeared to be a Guinness pump and I thought excellent, at last a decent pint.
What was more of a surprise, was after charging about £7.60 for two pints, as I turned away I caught a glimpse of the staff opening two pint cans of Guinness and pouring then into pint glasses.
They then brought each one in turn and put it under the mock pump – which turned out to be a surger device:
I am shocked, not just because its not a pump, but that I could have purchased a four-pack from the co-op (or somewhere else) for less than a fiver.
What does anybody think ?
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What Has Happened To The Traditional Pint ?
Started by blunt pencil, Jun 27 2010 06:54 PM
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Posted 28 June 2010 - 01:32 PM
blunt pencil, on 27 June 2010 - 06:54 PM, said:
I am shocked, not just because its not a pump, but that I could have purchased a four-pack from the co-op (or somewhere else) for less than a fiver. What does anybody think ?
Tempted to say next time you go in to ask for keg GUINESS not canned.
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Posted 28 June 2010 - 09:50 PM
Oh dear - better not go in there with the other half then - as he would certainly make a big fuss about getting a can of the black stuff instead of being pulled a proper pint..
Mind you we stick to the Red Lion, seems a better pub IMO.
Mind you we stick to the Red Lion, seems a better pub IMO.
I'm actually quite pleasant............ until I'm awake.
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Posted 29 June 2010 - 05:06 PM
bikerbabe, on 28 June 2010 - 09:50 PM, said:
Oh dear - better not go in there with the other half then - as he would certainly make a big fuss about getting a can of the black stuff instead of being pulled a proper pint..
Mind you we stick to the Red Lion, seems a better pub IMO.
Mind you we stick to the Red Lion, seems a better pub IMO.
Best pint around these parts according to him wat knows is The Hunters Inn on the Pool/Harrogate road. I know it's not quite local but they have at least six guest beers every week and are happy for you to taste any of your choice.
Other half really enjoys it there, mind you we do share the driving IE he drives there & I drive back cos I don't drink!!
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Posted 29 June 2010 - 05:47 PM
Yes the Hunters is a good pub. Mind you I have only ever had cups of tea in there as I only seem to call in when I have been on the bike. They do nice lunches too. But not really within walking distance - unless your feeling really fit! 
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Posted 02 July 2010 - 12:36 PM
bikerbabe, on 29 June 2010 - 05:47 PM, said:
Yes the Hunters is a good pub. Mind you I have only ever had cups of tea in there as I only seem to call in when I have been on the bike. They do nice lunches too. But not really within walking distance - unless your feeling really fit!
Bar t'at is within walking distance of Burley and they do serve exceedingly good ale.
Including GFA - Gluten Free Ale - 4.8%ABV for those unable to take the other stuff.
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Posted 02 July 2010 - 02:12 PM
Sebastian-Smythe, on 02 July 2010 - 12:36 PM, said:
Bar t'at is within walking distance of Burley ....................
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Posted 06 July 2010 - 08:55 PM
Why the bland black stuff? Devoid of any hops and sweeter each year, brewed in a chemical process which may involve yeast, sterilised and then pressurised with Nitro in keg and shipped around the world. You have Tim Taylors on tap in the Queens. I have had my Guinness days but aerosol beer is not really beer from a frothy dispenser is not a pleasure and as pointed out by yourself is the same as what you get in tins at home.
As a beer bore I heard a rumour that Guinness round the world is brewed in local brewers Kenya and Caribbean using their own local lager. After brewing and filtering out the life, they add the imported "essence of guinness" and gas up to the right proportions. I don't know how much truth there is in this.
As a beer bore I heard a rumour that Guinness round the world is brewed in local brewers Kenya and Caribbean using their own local lager. After brewing and filtering out the life, they add the imported "essence of guinness" and gas up to the right proportions. I don't know how much truth there is in this.
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Posted 07 July 2010 - 02:45 PM
H2drogen, on 06 July 2010 - 08:55 PM, said:
Why the bland black stuff? Devoid of any hops and sweeter each year, brewed in a chemical process which may involve yeast, sterilised and then pressurised with Nitro in keg and shipped around the world. You have Tim Taylors on tap in the Queens. I have had my Guinness days but aerosol beer is not really beer from a frothy dispenser is not a pleasure and as pointed out by yourself is the same as what you get in tins at home.
As a beer bore I heard a rumour that Guinness round the world is brewed in local brewers Kenya and Caribbean using their own local lager. After brewing and filtering out the life, they add the imported "essence of guinness" and gas up to the right proportions. I don't know how much truth there is in this.
As a beer bore I heard a rumour that Guinness round the world is brewed in local brewers Kenya and Caribbean using their own local lager. After brewing and filtering out the life, they add the imported "essence of guinness" and gas up to the right proportions. I don't know how much truth there is in this.
Essence of Guinness!
Is that like vanilla essence?
Could one buy it at a local shop/slooper marklet?
Who was the geenyless genius to come up with it in the first?
More to the question does The Queens still have a cross eyed Queen on it's inn sign?
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Posted 07 July 2010 - 09:57 PM
If such a substance were to exist (purely rumour of course), it may be the blackest substance known to man (with a little white bit on top of course). One would never know given the mystique and magic that has been used over the centuries to confound consumers of beery beverages but provide them with the cheapest product.
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Posted 08 July 2010 - 06:32 PM
It's beer but they roast/burn the hops. It's tasty but big deal, it's just bitter.
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Posted 09 July 2010 - 10:52 PM
hmm dont think I could manage to walk back from Ilkley after a pint or three.
Im afraid Im a heathen when it comes to drinking and I don't like bitter or the black stuff - I drink the nasty chemical cheap lager
tried a mild bitter once but didn't like that either. But the other half appreciates the 'true' drink more than I do.
Im afraid Im a heathen when it comes to drinking and I don't like bitter or the black stuff - I drink the nasty chemical cheap lager
tried a mild bitter once but didn't like that either. But the other half appreciates the 'true' drink more than I do.
I'm actually quite pleasant............ until I'm awake.
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Posted 10 July 2010 - 10:30 AM
H2drogen, on 06 July 2010 - 08:55 PM, said:
...................................... . is the same as what you get in tins at home.
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"In March 2006, Guinness introduced the "surger" in Britain. The surger is a plate-like electrical device meant for the home. It sends ultrasonic waves through a Guinness-filled pint glass to recreate the beer's "surge and settle" effect. The device works in conjunction with special cans of surger-ready Guinness".
In other words not the same as the canned ones from the Co-Op or anywhere else for that matter.
Personally I can't stand the stuff however its made.
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Posted 10 July 2010 - 12:52 PM
It is the same. You can get a surger and surger cans at the supermarket. I have one.
It is the same. You can get a surger and surger cans at the supermarket. I have one.
It is the same. You can get a surger and surger cans at the supermarket. I have one.
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Posted 12 July 2010 - 11:10 AM
Wharfedale, on 10 July 2010 - 12:52 PM, said:
It is the same. You can get a surger and surger cans at the supermarket. I have one.
It is the same. You can get a surger and surger cans at the supermarket. I have one.
It is the same. You can get a surger and surger cans at the supermarket. I have one.
Can anyone think of alternative uses for the Surger?
1/ Is it any good for rheumatism, the last massager was useless?
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